{"podcast":{"title":"Straight Bible","slug":"straight-bible-7811455","podcast_index_feed_id":7811455,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6948781/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/straight-bible--6948781","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/135698830851b9c655c958609ce7514e.jpg","author":"TopLobsta Productions","episode_count":56,"summary":"What does the Bible actually say—without filters, traditions, or assumptions layered on top? Straight Bible is a no-nonsense deep dive into Scripture, hosted by Matt Hepner, where the text is stripped down to its raw meaning and allowed to speak for itself. Each episode focuses on careful reading, context, and uncovering what’s really happening beneath the surface of familiar passages—ranging from powerful encounters like Moses and the Burning Bush to in-depth teaching series through the Book of Jude and the Sermon on the Mount. Recorded in real-world settings, including conversations at The Standard Coffee, the show blends theological depth with grounded discussion—bridging ancient text and modern life while challenging surface-level interpretations and inviting listeners to engage Scripture directly, honestly, and with intention. Whether you’re deeply familiar with the Bible or just starting to question what you’ve been taught, Straight Bible is for anyone who wants to move beyond secondhand interpretations and encounter the text directly. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/straight-bible--6948781/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T06:18:05.746209+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-bible-7811455"},"episode":{"title":"Sermon on the Mount Episode 4 | Straight Bible","slug":"sermon-on-the-mount-episode-4-straight-bible","published_at":"2026-04-24T19:00:30+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-bible-7811455/sermon-on-the-mount-episode-4-straight-bible","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-bible-7811455","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sermon-on-the-mount-episode-4-straight-bible--71618367","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71618367/sermon_on_the_mount_episode_4_straight_bible.mp3","summary":"In Episode 4 of Straight Bible, we continue our deep dive into the Sermon on the Mount, unpacking Matthew 5:10–12 and the shocking reality that persecution isn’t an exception to Christianity — it’s part of the calling from day one. Jesus shifts from “blessed are they” to “blessed are YOU,” making the message intensely personal and forcing believers to confront what discipleship actually costs. Sermon on the Mount Episode 4 _… This episode explores biblical persecution, counting the cost of following Christ, and why modern Christianity often avoids the harder teachings found throughout Scripture. From the Beatitudes to Acts, Peter, and Paul, we examine how early believers embraced suffering, endurance, and faithfulness — and what that means for Christians living in comfort today. If Christianity is about transformation rather than comfort, are we prepared for what Jesus actually taught? 🔎 Topics Covered The final Beatitude: persecution for righteousness’ sake Why Jesus warns believers about suffering upfront Counting the cost of discipleship (Luke 14) Persecution in Acts vs modern Christianity Biblical endurance, patience, and trials The difference between suffering for righteousness vs consequences of sin The early Church’s model of faith under pressure Living faith vs cultural Christianity Patreon (Watch Live episodes, early & ad free): https://www.patreon.com/NephilimDeathSquad Website & Merch: https://nephilimdeathsquad.com Listen/Watch: Audio Podcast: nephilimdeathsquad.carrd.co/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NephilimDeathSquad X: https://twitter.com/NephilimDSquad Instagram: https://instagram.com/nephilimdeathsquad Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/1AscxBNoH4/ Contact: chroniclesnds@gmail.com TopLobsta: X: https://twitter.com/TopLobsta Instagram:…","meta_description":"In Episode 4 of Straight Bible, we continue our deep dive into the Sermon on the Mount, unpacking Matthew 5:10–12 and the shocking reality that persecutio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":7207,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/straight-bible-7811455/episodes/sermon-on-the-mount-episode-4-straight-bible/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-bible-7811455/sermon-on-the-mount-episode-4-straight-bible.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}